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| Type of business | Division |
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| Founded | April 1, 2014, in San Francisco, California |
| Headquarters | , |
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| Owner | Fox Corporation (2020–present) |
| Founder(s) |
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| Key people | (CEO) |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Revenue | $700M (2023, estimated)[1] |
| Parent | Tubi Media Group |
| URL | tubitv |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users |  74 million monthly active users (as of September 6, 2023[update]) |
| Current status | Active |
Tubi (stylized as tubi since 2024) is an American over-the-top content platform and ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox Corporation since 2020.[2][3] The service was launched on April 1, 2014, and is based in Los Angeles, California.[4][5]
As of September 2023, it had 74 million monthly active users.[6]
History
Tubi was founded by Farhad Massoudi and Thomas Ahn Hicks[7] of AdRise in San Francisco, launching in 2014 as a free service under the name Tubi TV.[8][9][10] In May 2017, they raised US$20 million in a round of funding from Jump Capital, Danhua Capital, Cota Capital, and Foundation Capital.[11] In June 2019, Tubi announced that it had over 20 million active monthly users,[12] and later in September, the company reported that users had streamed 132 million hours of content.[13] In September 2020, the company reported 33 million monthly users.[14]
In 2019, CEO Farhad Massoudi announced that Tubi would nearly double its 2018 spending on licensed content, close to US$100 million.[15] In February 2019, Tubi signed a distribution deal with NBCUniversal, which includes 400 TV episodes and films.[16]
Tubi became available on Vizio SmartCast on September 25, 2019.[17] On October 21, Tubi launched Tubi Kids, a dedicated hub for the streamer's children-centric content via Roku and supported devices.
Sale to Fox
On March 17, 2020, Fox Corporation announced that it would acquire Tubi for $440 million cash upfront, with the sale being completed on April 20; Farhad Massoudi would remain at the company, which would continue as a separate subsidiary.[18][3]
In December 2021, Fox acquired MarVista Entertainment, in a move to bolster Tubi's library and leverage its production capabilities for made-for-TV movies.[19]
In December 2022, Tubi signed a content deal with South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM.[20]
In January 2023, Tubi signed a content deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for 11 new FAST channels and adding on demand content from various Warner Bros. Discovery properties.[21]
In July 2023, Anjali Sud was announced as the new CEO of Tubi following the departure of Farhad Massoudi.[22]
in December 2023, Tubi signed a new content deal with Warner Bros Discovery to bring 9 new FAST channels along with adding DC shows and movies for on demand.[23]
In May 2024, Tubi sued a law firm called Keller Postman.[24]
Investors and board members
Sandy Grushow, former Fox TV chair, is an advisory board member.[25]
Mark Amin, former vice chair of Lionsgate, was an investor before the Fox acquisition.
Adrise, the company behind Tubi, has raised $4 million in capital. Principal investors include Foundation Capital, Bobby Yazdani, Zod Nazem, SGH Capital, and Streamlined Ventures.[26][27]
Global availability
In November 2015, AdRise partnered with Blue Ant Media to launch Tubi in Canada.[28]
Tubi became inaccessible throughout the European Union as a result of the GDPR entering into force on May 25, 2018.[29][30] It was later announced that Tubi would relaunch in the United Kingdom by early 2019.[31][32] As of July 15, 2021, Tubi has yet to relaunch in the United Kingdom. According to their website, they "hope to relaunch in the UK and EU in the future".[33] and is "working on compliance and is planning to relaunch in European countries soon".[34]
Tubi officially launched in Australia and New Zealand on September 1, 2019.[35]
In January 2020, Tubi announced an expansion to Mexico, in a partnership with TV Azteca.[36]
In July 2022, Tubi announced a partnership with Shaw Communications to make the service available to all of Shaw's customers, and further expanding Tubi's reach in Canada.[37]
In August 2022, Tubi launched in Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama.[38][39]
Programming
 | It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled List of Tubi original programming. (Discuss) (June 2024) |
As of January 2023, Tubi's programming includes over 40,000 films and television series from over 250 providers (American and foreign). These have included:
- MarVista Entertainment
- The Walt Disney Company
- A&E Networks
- NBCUniversal
- Paramount Global
- Sony Pictures
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Magnolia Pictures
- Amazon MGM Studios Distribution
- Skydance Media
- STX Entertainment
- Epic Pictures
- Gaumont Film Company
- Oscilloscope Laboratories
- Constantin Film
- Nordisk Film
- Rat Pack Filmproduktion
- Studio 100
- Your Family Entertainment
- nWave Studios
- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
- Shout! Factory
- Corus Entertainment
- WildBrain
- 9 Story Media Group
- Boat Rocker Media
- Bleecker Street
- FilmRise
- Media Blasters
- Discotek Media
- Bridgestone Multimedia
- Wow Unlimited Media
- Entertainment One
- Regency Enterprises
- Invincible Entertainment
- Safier Entertainment
- CJ ENM
- TriCoast Worldwide
- GKIDS[40]
- Xilam
- Viz Media
- Bob Ross Inc.[41][42][43]
- Aardman Animations
- The Lego Group
Since its acquisition by Fox Corporation, Tubi also carries programming from Fox Entertainment, Fox Soul, local news from stations owned by Fox as well as affiliates of other major networks,[44] and Fox Weather. The service began producing its own original content in 2021, including television films and series.[45] And even before the acquisition, through the Español and Tubi Kids hubs respectively, the service also inherited former MundoFox game show Minuto para Ganar as well as a few shows that previously aired on Fox's former 4Kids TV block (such as Chaotic (only available in the Spanish-language section), Dinosaur King, Sonic X, and several entries in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise).[46][47]
Tubi uses a real-time bidding platform for advertisers that deliver video ads across various platforms.[48]
Original programming
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meet, Marry, Murder[49] | True crime docuseries | October 6, 2021 | 1 season, 13 episodes | 40–48 min. | Ended |
| The Freak Brothers[50] | Adult animated comedy | November 14, 2021 | 2 seasons, 16 episodes | 25 min. | Pending |
| TMZ No BS | Celebrity docuseries | February 12, 2023 | 1 season, 15 episodes | 50–76 min. | Season 1 ongoing |
| Kitchen Commando[51] | Cooking show | February 12, 2023 | 1 season, 11 episodes | 50 min. | Pending |
| The Nevers (season 1B)[a] | Science fiction drama | February 14, 2023 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 54–64 min. | Ended |
| Behind the Crime | True crime docuseries | September 20, 2023 | 1 season, 3 episodes | 60 min. | Season 1 ongoing |
| TMZ Presents: UFO Revolution | Extraterrestrial docuseries | January 9, 2024 | 3 episodes | 57–64 min. | Miniseries |
| House of Heat | Reality | June 6, 2024 | 3 episodes | 57–64 min. | Pending |
Upcoming original programming
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Bear[52] | Adult animated comedy | TBA | TBA | TBA | Series order |
| The Z-Suite[53] | Workplace comedy | TBA | TBA | TBA | Series order |
Original documentaries
| Title[54] | Subject | Release date[54] | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famously Haunted: Amityville | Paranormal | October 15, 2021 | 1 hour, 23 min. |
| Jason Kenzie Searching for Sasquatch | Paranormal | October 22, 2023 | 1 hour. |
| Celebrity Exorcism | Paranormal | October 22, 2021 | 1 hour, 33 min. |
| Fresh Meat: Jeffrey Dahmer | True crime | November 24, 2021 | 1 hour, 29 min. |
| Zombies! Prepping for the Apocalypse | Paranormal | December 31, 2021 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts | True crime | January 14, 2022 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Pass the Mic: A Movement Generations in the Making | Music | February 16, 2022 | 1 hour, 26 min. |
| Gone Before Her Time: When the Music Stopped | Music | March 2, 2022 | 1 hour, 27 min. |
| Mysteries from the Grave: Titanic | History | April 8, 2022 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Scariest Monsters in America | Paranormal | May 4, 2022 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Sins of the Father: The Green River Killer | True crime | June 15, 2022 | 1 hour, 29 min. |
| Aliens, Abductions, and UFOs: Roswell at 75 | Paranormal | July 6, 2022 | 1 hour, 27 min. |
| Killing Diana | Celebrity | August 31, 2022 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| TMZ Presents: Prince Fatal Secrets | Celebrity | September 23, 2022 | 1 hour, 6 min. |
| Suburban Nightmare: The Menendez Brothers | True crime | September 28, 2022 | 1 hour, 25 min. |
| Battle of the Beasts: Bigfoot vs. Yeti | Paranormal | October 12, 2022 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Lights, Camera, Murder: Scream | True crime/Horror | October 26, 2022 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Suburban Nightmare: JonBenét Ramsey | True crime | December 21, 2022 | 1 hour, 37 min. |
| Branded & Brainwashed: Inside NXIVM | True crime | January 25, 2023 | 1 hour, 27 min. |
| Love You to Death: The Jodi Arias Story | True crime | February 8, 2023 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Queen of Cocaine | True crime | February 8, 2023 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| Dead Hot | Paranormal | April 14, 2023 | 1 hour, 38 min. |
| Gone Before Her Time: Brittany Murphy | Celebrity | April 19, 2023 | 1 hour, 26 min. |
| VICE News Presents: The Cult of Elon | Investigative journalism | April 24, 2023 | 1 hour, 7 min. |
| TMZ Presents: Megan vs. Tory: What REALLY Went Down | Celebrity | April 26, 2023 | 58 min. |
| VICE News Presents: Vigilante, Inc. | Investigative journalism/True crime | May 6, 2023 | 1 hour, 20 min. |
| Evil Among Us: The Golden State Killer | True crime | May 10, 2023 | 1 hour, 30 min. |
| Scariest Places in America | Paranormal | May 24, 2023 | 1 hour, 27 min. |
| Mystery Unsolved: The Adnan Syed Story | True crime | June 7, 2023 | 1 hour, 24 min. |
| VICE News Presents: Sold Out: Ticketmaster and the Resale Racket | Investigative journalism | June 11, 2023 | 1 hour, 6 min. |
| Love You to Death: The Gabby Petito Story | True crime | June 21, 2023 | 1 hour, 32 min. |
| Fire Front | Natural disaster | June 27, 2023 | 1 hour, 32 min. |
| TMZ Presents: Child Star Syndrome: Triumphs, Tragedies & Trolls | Celebrity/Entertainment industry | June 28, 2023 | 1 hour, 1 min. |
| Defying Death: Surviving Jaws | Near-death experiences | August 16, 2023 | 1 hour, 22 min. |
| Queen of Crypto | Cryptocurrency | September 6, 2023 | 1 hour, 25 min. |
| TMZ Presents: Tragically Viral | Celebrity | October 11, 2023 | 54 min. |
| Fresh Meat: Killing Dahmer | True crime | November 22, 2023 | 1 hour, 20 min. |
| Satan Wants You | True crime | December 22, 2023 | 1 hour, 28 min. |
| VICE News Presents: Epstein Didn't Kill Himself | True crime | January 24, 2024 | 1 hour, 33 min. |
| Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant | Sports | January 26, 2024 | 1 hour, 29 min. |
| Vice News Presents: Mass Shooting America | True crime | February 7, 2024 | 59 min. |
| Love You to Death: For Love or Money | Documentary | February 28, 2024 | 53 min. |
| Love You to Death: Playbook for Murder | Documentary | March 6, 2024 | 53 min. |
| TMZ Presents: Hollywood is High | Celebrity | March 13, 2024 | 98 min. |
| Murdered in Paradise: Bludgeoned in Bali | Documentary | March 20, 2024 | 68 min. |
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